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Guns and Roses

gamemerged29 mentionsFirst seen Apr 20, 2021Last seen Feb 18, 2026

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Guns N' Roses is a licensed pinball game originally developed by Data East as a widebody machine featuring cobra mechanics and G/R-shaped ramps, with later versions produced by Jersey Jack Pinball. The game is based on the legendary rock band, with licensing obtained through direct contact with guitarist Slash, who is an avid pinball enthusiast owning 20-25 machines himself. Jersey Jack's version became one of their bestselling titles, with the Limited Edition capped at 500 units and Standard Edition at 5,100 units, commanding high secondary market prices ($5,000-$11,000+). The game has been praised for theme integration and code quality, though it remains divisive in the community.

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  • manufacturesData East USA Inc.Original manufacturer of Guns N' Roses widebody pinball machinemedium
  • manufacturesJersey Jack PinballProduced later version of Guns N' Roses; became one of their bestselling titlesmedium
  • affiliated_withSlashGuitarist who holds the license; owns 20-25 pinball games; internal codename for game was 'Slasher'medium
  • designedEric MeunierDesigner of Jersey Jack Pinball's Guns N' Roses versionmedium
  • appears_inKaneda

Facts

  • attributeData East widebody pinball machinehigh
  • attributeFeatures cobra mechanichigh
  • attributeFeatures G/R shaped rampshigh
  • attributeInternal codename was 'Slasher' (reference to guitarist Slash)high
  • attributeLicense obtained through contact with Slash, who owns 20-25 pinball gameshigh
  • roleDesigned by Eric Meunier at Jersey Jack Pinballhigh

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Recent Mentions (29)

  • Previous special episode example with designer/artist/coder participation

    THE SUPER AWESOME PINBALL SHOW 2021 UPDATEApr 20, 2021
  • JJP game by Eric Mercer; mentioned for immersion; considered for top-5 ranking

    Top 5 Greatest Pinball Machines From Jersey Jack Pinball (SDTM, 2025)Mar 11, 2025
  • Jersey Jack title; sold 5,000-6,000 units; now depressed value due to overproduction; 100+ units reported held in dealer warehouse unable to sell below MAP

    Saturday Morning Metallica Spectacular - Oct 26Oct 27, 2024
  • Data East game; designed with Slash input (G/R ramps, snake pit); extended as wide-body with rose plunger; Borg completed design in ~2 days

    Fireside Chat with John BorgFeb 12, 2025
  • Referenced as example of scoop that provides kinetic satisfaction through ball return; mentioned positively by Travis

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 1: Off the Record, On the RecordMay 19, 2021
  • Jersey Jack Pinball game designed by Eric; internal codename was 'Slasher' (reference to guitarist Slash)

    Five Minutes to Tilt #3 – Eric Meunier on Secrecy, Family & the Harry Potter Codename

Contradictions

  • Existing: Guns N' Roses is a Data East game (mentions 19, 20, 21)vsConflicting: Multiple mentions (0, 6, 11, 13, 14, 16, 22, 23) describe it as a Jersey Jack Pinball game
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Guns N' Roses is a Data East pinball machine from the vintage eravsConflicting: Mentions 0-18 and 22-23 reference Stern Pinball and Jersey Jack Pinball games with modern release dates (2024-2026), which cannot be the same machine as a classic Data East title
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 3, 2026

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Featured in multiple podcast episodes and streams discussing the game; owns collector edition
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Feb 18, 2026
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  • Jersey Jack best-seller with strong gameplay reception despite initial theme resistance

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  • Stern game criticized for 35-37 patches making gameplay overly complex; praised for code quality generally but complexity issues noted

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  • Previous Jersey Jack release cited as example of design flaws (soft plunge, criticisms Kaneda believes Harry Potter addresses)

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  • Stern game praised for display/screen design; now selling for ~$10,000; lost commercial demand

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular Sept 27Sep 27, 2025
  • Discussed during stream as example of game design philosophy; criticized for requiring 40+ minutes to experience full content

    Kaneda JAWS 50th Pinball Live ReactionJul 2, 2025
  • Jersey Jack Pinball game with 35 patches; criticized for excessive complexity and poor patch implementation; compared favorably to Potter in code quality

    Kaneda Sunday Morning SpectacularJul 7, 2025
  • Stern game referenced for flipper board quality discussion and recent improvements

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  • Stern Pinball title criticized for excessive outlane drains and repetitive gameplay despite beautiful aesthetics

    Kaneda Discusses Barrels and Stern Launching On Top of Each Other.Apr 7, 2025
  • Stern game criticized for excessive complexity and harsh ball physics

    Kaneda's Tuesday Night Pinball PartyApr 9, 2025
  • Pinball machine visible behind host during broadcast setup

    The 2024 Kaneda Kudos Pinball Awards / Saturday Morning Spectacular!Dec 28, 2024
  • Stern Pinball game used as contrast example for superior code clarity and player understanding

    Saturday Morning Spectacular!Jun 14, 2025